Low Sodium Asian Peanut Salad

Bright, fresh, and full of crunch, this Low Sodium Asian Peanut Salad is the perfect healthy option for those looking to keep flavor high and salt levels low. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, vibrant red bell peppers, crunchy snow peas, and creamy unsalted roasted peanuts, this salad combines a variety of textures for a satisfying bite every time. The star of the dish is the homemade peanut dressing, crafted with natural unsalted peanut butter, low sodium soy sauce, and fresh lime juice, delivering a tangy-sweet balance with just a hint of nutty richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad is ideal as a light main course or a flavor-packed side dish. Whether you’re managing your sodium intake or simply craving a zesty Asian-inspired recipe, this colorful salad is sure to become a go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium-sized, thinly sliced Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Shredded carrots
• 1 large, thinly sliced Cucumber
• 1 cup Snow peas
• 3 stalks, chopped Green onions
• 0.5 cup Unsalted roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Natural peanut butter (unsweetened and unsalted)
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon, grated Fresh ginger
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables: wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Thinly slice the red bell pepper and cucumber, and slice the snow peas lengthwise.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red bell pepper, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, snow peas, and chopped green onions.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, lime juice, natural peanut butter, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, fresh ginger, minced garlic, and water until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust with additional lime juice or honey if needed to balance out the flavors to your preference.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the unsalted roasted peanuts over the top of the salad for added crunch.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a refreshing and low sodium meal or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1102.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	715.8

Total Fat 43.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1299.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 29.9g
Protein 27.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 310.5mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 2265.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 35.7%